The dishes were just about finished, and I was looking forward to settling in for the night with my book club book (due to be discussed the next day) when… Read more
Meditation
A good cook does not necessarily make a good thinker
Although not a fan of Master Chef I do seem to find myself watching it quite often 😊.The other night was an elimination round, which means that one of the… Read more
Can you believe it?
There was an interesting article in the paper recently about a particular species of bird that can determine the gender of the eggs they have laid. They use this knowledge… Read more
Use a check list before leaving home!
I was ducking out to the supermarket, so packed the shopping bags and ‘other bits’ such as glasses and phone and set off. I noticed that the fuel level in… Read more
If it doesn’t bring you joy… out it goes
Look at this lovely photo – one third of our linen cupboard has been tidied up. I have sorted, refolded, discarded, and rearranged. I am pleased with the result and… Read more
Wildlife
There was a fantastic documentary on TV the other night about penguins. They are really delightful birds with many interesting qualities and characteristics. The way that each of the parents care… Read more
Multiple Sources
A friend emailed a recipe to me, but she only sent one of the two pages. When I asked for the other page she willingly obliged and sent it through… Read more
Where am I?
Last week I was driving to a destination I hadn’t been to before. I entered the address into our trusty car navigation system, it happily accepted the details and off… Read more
Like a sponge
A few months ago, I was given an indoor plant – it is potted in a most unusual way. The soil has been placed into a coconut fibre lining and… Read more
Like an arrow
I was talking with one of my golfing friends who has just bought a new driver (biggest club in the bag). She is thrilled with it because it has ironed… Read more